Provide Marines and other services with Scout Sniper training in preparation for duty as a Scout Sniper within a Scout Sniper Platoon of an infantry battalion, reconnaissance unit and Marine Special Operations Unit.

Provide Marines and other services with Scout Sniper Team Leader training in preparation for duty as a Scout Sniper Team Leader within the Scout Sniper Platoon of an infantry battalion.

Provide Marine Officers and Sergeant through Gunnery Sergeant with Scout   Sniper Unit Leader training in preparation for duty as a Chief Scout, Platoon Sergeant, or Platoon Commander of a Scout Sniper Platoon in an infantry  battalion or as a Reconnaissance Platoon Commander.

Serve as the doctrinal proponent for Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-15.3 and Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-15.3a

Act as liaison with Training Command and other scout sniper formal learning centers and ensure all formal instruction is uniform throughout the service.

Creates and trains Marine Corps Scout Snipers.  This is accomplished through multiple axis of attack, which include training and education, doctrine development, and research and development. 

Officer in Charge                      
703-432-2715

SNCOIC                
703-784-6982

Course Chief
703-784-6983​